Siena, Italy
Museo Anatomico at University of Siena
Contains some of the world's more disturbing wax anatomical models.
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Siena, Italy
Contains some of the world's more disturbing wax anatomical models.
Rome, Italy
Hundreds of lucky felines haunt the ruins where Caesar was murdered.
Rome, Italy
An 18th century fountain and two columns are all that remains of Rome's forgotten river harbor.
Rome, Italy
This one-of-a-kind Roman arch is not actually dedicated to the god Janus.
Rome, Italy
This is the oldest Roman-made bridge in the city still existing in its original state.
Rome, Italy
The best preserved Paleochristian basilica in Rome hides a number of oddities and secrets.
Rome, Italy
Brass cobblestones mark the places where individual Holocaust victims were taken from their homes.
Rome, Italy
This hill made entirely of ancient Roman jars was simply a garbage dump to the people of the time.
Rome, Italy
A hospital where antique dolls are given new life.
Rome, Italy
Rome’s legendary peephole vista is also a former Crusader stronghold.
Rome, Italy
This hidden Art Nouveau courtyard is an opulent feast for the eyes.
Rome, Italy
Architectureal fantasy quarter of Rome.
Rome, Italy
The spot where the fascist dictator made some of his most famous speeches including declaring war on Britain and France.
Rome, Italy
This Roman arch marks the location of an ancient gate at one of the Seven Hills of Rome.
Rome, Italy
One of several skulls claiming to belong to the beheaded St. John the Baptist is on display at this Roman church.
Rome, Italy
Jesus' footprints and the first catacombs in the world.
Rome, Italy
The skull of the patron saint of lovers lies in the Basilica di Santa Maria in Cosmedin—maybe.
Rome, Italy
The final resting place of the poets Shelley and Keats.
Rome, Italy
2300-year-old Roman road connecting the empire.
Rome, Italy
The only "Egyptian" pyramid in Europe and the legendary tomb of Remus.
Rome, Italy
The yawning maw of this pagan visage is said to bite off the hands of liars.
Rome, Italy
The crypts of Capuchin friars decorated with the bones of over 4,000 friars, including an entire "crypt of pelvises."
Providence, Rhode Island
Final resting place of one of the classic authors of horror literature.
Narragansett, Rhode Island
This lighthouse was witness to the end of WWII hostilities and now collects creepy cairns.